Foamed instant coffee over ice. A homestyle take on a drink from Greece, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.
Greek Frappé with Vanilla
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ tbsp (8.0 g)instant coffee
- 1 ¼ cups (290.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
- 3 ½ tbsp (65.0 g)sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ⅓ cups (190.0 g)ice cubes
- ½ tsp (3.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Prepare instant coffee according to its package instructions (or brew strong coffee), then cool promptly.
- Whisk cold milk with condensed milk until no streaks remain.
- Divide ice between two glasses, then pour in the sweet milk and the chilled coffee.
- For this original vanilla adaptation, add 3 ml pure vanilla extract to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
- Stir gently or present layered; serve immediately.
Tips
- Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make greek frappé with vanilla?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store greek frappé with vanilla?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make greek frappé with vanilla ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~426 cal · 16g fat · 56g carbs · 16g protein · 51g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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